People in the Stock Market Refer to a Measure Called

question 9

Multiple Choice

People in the stock market refer to a measure called the "standard deviation," although it is calculated somewhat differently from the one discussed here. It is a good guess that this measure refers to

• A) the riskiness of the stock.
• B) the value of the stock.
• C) how much the stock price is likely to fluctuate.
• D) how much money you are likely to earn from buying that stock.

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